Senior Specialist, EMEA Comms

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.

What is The Role: Elastic is searching for a highly organized, enthusiastic, and proactive Comms Coordinator to support our EMEA Public Relations (PR) team. If you are starting your career in communications and you are passionate about technology, this role is perfect for you. You will join a truly international team on a mission to build a generational brand. In this position, you will learn the fundamentals of media relations, event management, and social media while having fun along the way. Your role will cover the EMEA region, and you will assist the team in delivering integrated communication programs across four countries. This position may require occasional travel, as needed.

What You Will Be Doing:

• 20% PR agency enablement: Act as a central point of contact to ensure all regional PR agencies have the necessary materials to execute campaigns efficiently. Take ownership of keeping the EMEA spokesperson matrix and commentary bank up-to-date. Assist in the distribution and localization of press releases, briefing documents, and pitch materials for various EMEA markets. Maintain and update media lists ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• 40% Content pipeline: Maintain a healthy content pipeline to guarantee consistent media presence and visibility throughout the year. Oversee and manage the end-to-end approval flow for bylined articles and thought leadership content, coordinating feedback and sign-off among internal stakeholders. Monitor and ensure regional PR agencies maintain a healthy, proactive content pipeline to guarantee consistent media presence.
• 25% Coverage sharing & social amplification: Own and manage the amplification of comms efforts by ensuring coverage and results are effectively distributed. Share key coverage and announcements with internal stakeholders via dedicated email updates or Slack channels. Utilize internal social sharing tools to ensure broader team distribution and amplification by employees.
• 5% Event Support: Provide hands-on logistical support for virtual and in-person events, media tours, and product launches across the region.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• 4 - 8 years of experience. Prior experience in a corporate PR department or PR agency is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal) is essential.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with PR measurement/monitoring tools is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with a multicultural team.
• Savvy social media user who excels at creating engaging and compelling content.

Bonus Points:

• Proficiency in a second EMEA language (e.g., French, German, Dutch) is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge in Generative Engine Optimization and SEO is a plus.

Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People: As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do. We strive to have parity of benefits across regions, and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with a minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email candidate_accessibility@elastic.co. We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission.